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1953 Norfolk floods remembered 70 years on

Bishop Graham has written about the 70th anniversary of the East of England floods in today's EDP, having marked this at a special service of commemoration in Sea Palling on Sunday.

Statistics for Mission Form

Archdeacon Catherine shares her thoughts on the importance and usefulnes of the Statistics for Mission Form.

Local Vicar’s book praised by Stephen Fry

Deputy Lieutenant for Norfolk and local vicar, the Revd Matthew Hutton has written a book will help people with the practicalities of death.

A pastoral letter regarding the proposals from the House of Bishops following the Living in Love and Faith report

Bishop Graham, Bishop Alan and Bishop Jane have together written a letter to all clergy and licenced lay ministers regarding the proposals.

Celebration service for the installation of the new Dean of Norwich

Preparations are under way for the installation of the new Dean of Norwich at Norwich Cathedral later this month.

Long-lost original cloister rediscovered in new exhibition

Norwich Cathedral’s beautiful medieval cloister is one of the highlights of the centuries-old landmark, but a long-lost cloister once stood in its place - and the reconstruction of the original Norman cloister is now the subject of a new exhibition.

Bishops propose prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples

For the first time, under historic plans outlined on Wednesday 18 January 2023, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing.

Helping our children and young people to flourish

Bishop Graham has written a Saturday Essay in the Eastern Daily Press on his recent gathering of local leaders to consider how we might work together to support our children and young people.

Church of England digital charter

At the beginning of a New Year and a new year of the Diocese vision – which focuses on living pastorally – we would like to ask you to consider the following question: What does it look like be a Christian online?

Thy Kingdom Come 2023

Thy Kingdom Come is back for its 8th year and there are several significant changes, to bring new life and in response to the current context we live in.

New Headteacher for The Bishop’s CofE Academy in Thetford

Mrs Lorraine Ratcliffe has been appointed Headteacher of The Bishop’s Church of England Primary Academy in Thetford, part of Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT).

Cost of living crisis: 2.6 million seek help from churches and faith groups

Nearly three million adults in the UK are estimated to have sought help from church or other religious organisations since the start of the year as a result of the cost of living crisis, according to research published just before Christmas.